Many Tourists return to Hurghada Egypt time and time again, drawn to the wonders of the Ancient Pharaonic world and sheer friendliness and hospitality of the Egyptian people. Therefore they wish to see sites away from the usual attractions in and around Luxor which were not included on their previous visits. Memphis Tours Egypt is offering a unique 2 day tour from Hurghada to Luxor, ‘alternative Luxor’ sites and attractions for an added experience including the Temples of Abydos and Dendera.

       Included:

            Tour to Tours to Abydos Temple

            Tour to Tour to Dendera Temple

            Tour to West Bank of Luxor - Deir El Madina, Asasif Tombs and Howard Carter House

            Shopping through famous Bazaars

            Service of professional English-speaking Tour Guide

            Entrance fees to the sights in Luxor

            Lunch at a quality restaurants in Luxor

            Bottled water and soft drink on-board vehicle

            Pick up and return service from Hotel in Hurghada

             Accommodation in Luxor at the 5 star Sonesta St. George Hotel with breakfast

           Assistance of our personnel during tours in Luxor

           All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle

           All services charges and taxes included in the price

      Excluded:

           Personal spending

          Tipping

      Itinerary:

      Day 1: Hurghada to Abydos and Dendera Temples - Luxor

 An early breakfast at your Hotel in Hurghada before being collected by your expert English speaking Tour Guide and driver in an air conditioned vehicle to start your journey by road to Abydos (approximately 4 hours.

 On arrival, your Tour Guide will escort you to the Temple of Abydos which was the head of the God Osiris- the God of the Underworld and part of his body was buried there according to the legend of ancient Egyptians,. In Abydos you will visit the famous Temple of King Seti I – the founder of Abydos Temple which was completed by his son King Ramses II.

The beauty of this Temple almost feels like an apology and dedication to the following Gods Osiris, Isis, Horus, Amun Ra, Mut and Khonsu. 

After this, you will continue on to Dendera (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes) to reach Dendera Temple which is dedicated to Goddess Hathor- cow headed woman and known as the Goddess of Love. The Temple dates back to 125 B.C and it is quite unique due to the fact that the roof is still intact and visitors can admire the beautiful ceiling which depicts the hours of the day and night as well as the journey of the sun, moon and the stars across the sky.

One of its ceilings is decorated with a plaster cast of the signs of the zodiac. Not only that but this Temple has the only relief which represented Queen Cleopatra and her son Caesarean.

 Lunch will be included during the day, then you will drive to Luxor City (approximately 1 hour 20 minutes). On arrival in Luxor, you will check in to your Hotel with free time in the evening to relax or take any optional tours such as the Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple, or a Kallesh Ride (horse and carriage) into Luxor City and Market. Overnight in Luxor 

     Meals: Lunch

      Day 2: Luxor West Bank Sites - Back to Hurghada
        

       Check out of your Hotel in Luxor after breakfast with your expert Tour Guide to the West Bank stopping at Deir El Madina, an ancient Egyptian village which once belonged and was inhabited by the artisans who worked on the tombs in the Valley of the Kings during the 18th to 20th dynasties.  The workmen living there were named ‘Servants in the Place of Truth’.

  During 1922, archaeologist  Bernard Bruyère began excavating the site. This excavation revealed one of the best accounts of community life in the ancient world that spans almost four hundred years. 

       Moving on to visit and explore the Asasif Tombs next to the Temple of Hatshepsut, not often visited due to lack of visitors not being  one of the main publicised sites. The  tombs were built for dignitaries during the 25th and 26th Dynasties when Nubian Kings were ruling. Whilst the tombs did not survive in tact of their original structures, there still remains some fine reliefs and paintings

      A break for lunch before your final tour of the day to see the wonderful unchanged history and artifacts of Howard Carter House and Museum.

    It has now been restored to its former state by the famous Egyptologist and Archaeologist DrZahiHawass in memory of Howard Carter.

    Take a fascinating insight into the life of Howard Carter whilst moving around the house with a real Howard Carter lecturing you from a 20 minute film presented by a holographic Howard Carter who transports you back to the time of the discovery and shares the excitement of the opening of the tomb of Tutankhamun.

     Finally you will be escorted in your air conditioned vehicle for the journey back to your hotel in Hurghada.  

       Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

        Prices Per Person:

       Prices -

       Per Person in Sterling Per Tour and can be paid in US$ or Euros by credit card via a secure payment system with no extra surcharge.Current prices valid through .

       Payment -

       Reservations should be made as early as possible to secure your places on required tour and we accept booking 1 day prior to tour starting .

    Your booking will be secured upon receipt of a 25% deposit Once completed, our Representative will take the balance of payment when you are collected for your tour.

      (cash or credit and debit cards accepted).

        Transportation -

        Transport for all tours included: domestic flights, trains, and air conditioned vehicles by road. Wi-Fi, Bottled water and ice box all included whilst travelling by road.

        All are new vehicles of the latest design and technology.

        Tour Guides -

         Are always there to meet and greet you from your pickup point and return. All tours of the sites in Egypt include constant guidance of a highly qualified Egyptologist Tour Guide both on included and optional tours.

         Travelling with Children in Egypt -

         Children delight in touring the Pyramids, Temples and Tombs in Egypt as often it is part of their school study programme. Holidays at Egypt offers packages to suit all ages with excellent combined multi location destinations such as Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Nile Cruise and the Red Sea Resorts.

          Wheelchair Travellers –

           Holidays at Egypt  are particularly keen to promote and cater for disabled and wheelchair clients with specially adapted transportation for easy accessibility.